#FOOD: NUGATEAU UNVEILS NEW SPRING/SUMMER 2016 FLAVOURS
By George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
On the most recent episode of Masterchef Canada, Chef Michael Bonacini describes these treats as the latest in food trends. Ăclairs. An oblong pastry made with choux dough, filled with a cream and topped with icing. Or what I called growing up in Montreal, a city renowned for its pastries, chocolate and cream, hot dogs. Yes, I was quite an unsophisticated child!
NUGATEAU is the first Ăclair-only Patisserie in Toronto. As owner, Abm Kadir, explained to me ...
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#REVIEW: BEYONCĂ – “LEMONADE”
Artistically, BeyoncÊ is in a career renaissance. This is polarizing as those of us who loved her from her Destiny's Child days have either kept along with her journey of growth or abandoned the trail. Fortunately, a vast majority have stuck with her and her ever-evolving sound. Sixth solo studio disc Lemonade came as a surprise release less than a week ago and instead of the Music itself being the focus, it is getting more attention for pointing accusations at whom the hypothetical ...
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#HOTDOCS: “LIFE, ANIMATED” REVIEW
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
I want to start this review on a more personal note than the other reviews for Hot Docs. I have a brother who suffers from autism and I understand the struggles and hardships associated with it. But I also understand the wrong and terrible stigmas associated with autism as well.
The Documentary Life, Animated from Academy Award-winning Director Roger Ross Williams, details how our subject Owen, develops verbal autism to tear-inducing ...
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#THEATRE: “ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY” STARRING CHARLES ROSS NOW PLAYS AT BLUMA APPEL THEATRE IN TORONTO
By George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong
Frenetic and hyper energetic, Canadaâs own Charles Ross condenses the almost 12 hours of cinematic magic that is Star Wars episodes IV, V and VI into a 75 minute intermission-less marathon. ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY is definitely written for and caters to the geeks and nerds and the Sheldon Coopers of the world who can recite the movie verbatim. Many of those at the star-studded Toronto premiere I attended had responded with enthusiasm and gales of ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE RAINBOW KID” TRAILER
After much acclaim at TIFF '15, THE RAINBOW KID gets a long-awaited release!
Synopsis:
The Rainbow Kid is a gritty coming of age story that follows Eugene, a teenager with Down syndrome, on the journey of his life. Obsessed with everything rainbows, whether itâs their beauty, their symbolism, or the myths that surround them, this obsession acts as an escape from his real life, which is a mess: heâs bullied at school, his hard-bitten mom neglects him, and the girl he likes doesnât notice ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “SNOWDEN” TRAILER
No it's not a rumour, SNOWDEN the Movie really exists and after some delays, we're finally getting the official Trailer!
Synopsis:
Academy AwardÂŽ-winning director Oliver Stone, who brought Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July, Wall Street and JFK to the big screen, tackles the most important and fascinating true story of the 21st century. Snowden, the politically-charged, pulse-pounding thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley, reveals the incredible untold personal story ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE” TRAILER
Tons of celebrity cameos and sassy antics highlight this new Trailer for ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE! You must check this out! Looks hilar.
Synopsis:
Appropriate for their big screen debut, Edina and Patsy (Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley) are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around Londonâs trendiest hotspots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, they become entangled in ...
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#HOTDOCS: “ANTS ON A SHRIMP”
Review by Siobhån Rich for Mr. Will Wong
One of the most anticipated events of Hot Docs is the immersive dining experience being offered by chef Justin Cournoyer following the May 1st screening of Maurice Dekkerâs Ants on a Shrimp. Hosted by Eatable Films, The Canadian Landscape in 5 Courses, is a dinner that will change the way you think about Canadian cuisine.
Ants on a Shrimp follows chef Rene Redzepi of Noma fame as he and his team travel to Tokyo to create a unique 14-course meal ...
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#HOTDOCS: 2016 HOT DOCS CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL PREVIEW PART II
By Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Our extensive coverage of Hot Docs continues with reviews on more great Documentaries.
HOTEL COOLGARDIE
In director Pete Gleesonâs Hotel Coolgardie, we meet Finnish backpackers Lina and Steph who are forced to look for work after having had their credit cards stolen and their accounts emptied on a trip to Bali. When they arrive in Coolgardie, a mining town in Australia, Lina and Steph are not thrilled about being thrown into the local bar scene but ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA + ROGERS AWARD GRANTS FOR THEATRICAL DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM
With $1.6 million in funding awaited to be distributed, some familiar and emerging names were granted support through Telefilm Canada and Rogers Group of Funds' Theatrical Documentary Program. To date the program has provided funding for over 60 Films with $12 million granted.  Rogers alone has handed out over $29 million in grants over the last 22 years. These are the Films that will come to grace the Festival circuit and potentially go on to Awards Season glory for Canada.
The ...
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